Does television ever get grief right?

The way TV faces loss has changed, but are viewers ready?

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December 14, 2018 12:00AM (UTC)

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The Facebook Watch series "Sorry for Your Loss," about a young widow navigating through grief, may not seem like ideal holiday viewing. But our Melanie McFarland says the series is a welcome "straight-on view of mourning" that serves as counter programming to the season's usual "holly-jolly mania." This year, shows like "This Is Us" and "The Conners" have addressed the deaths of major characters, with varying responses from audiences.

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What has television taught you about grief and loss? Do you think the format ever gets it right? What are your favorite, or worst, examples?